First serious attempts at singing. I am breathy because I am painfully shy and not fully closing the folds lets me sing without anyone being able to hear me and criticize.
Thank you so much for sharing-I completely understand how shyness can make singing feel vulnerable. First of all, congratulations on taking your first serious steps into singing! That’s a huge accomplishment, and it takes courage to start. Breathiness often comes from a mix of physical and emotional factors. It sounds like you're intentionally keeping your vocal folds slightly open as a protective mechanism. That’s okay for now, but as you build confidence, you can start working on closing the folds more fully to bring more presence to your voice. Here are a few tips to ease into it: *Start Small and Safe:* Practice in a space where you feel completely comfortable and free from judgment-this can help you focus on your voice without worrying about others hearing you. *Humming Exercises:* Humming is a gentle way to encourage vocal fold closure. Try humming softly on a comfortable pitch, and then gradually add more sound as you feel ready. *Breath Control:* Work on slow, steady breaths to support your voice and reduce excess airiness. Think of letting your voice ride on the air rather than letting too much air escape. *Mindset Shift:* Remember, singing is about expressing yourself-it’s not about perfection. The more you focus on the joy of singing, the less critical you’ll feel about being heard. You’re on the right track, and it’s okay to take your time. Singing is a journey, and every step forward, no matter how small, is progress. Keep going-you’ve got this!
This was very helpful! Can you do a video on pitch accuracy?
I'm so glad you found it helpful! And yes! I'll put that on my list of upcoming topics. Thanks for the feedback!
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First serious attempts at singing. I am breathy because I am painfully shy and not fully closing the folds lets me sing without anyone being able to hear me and criticize.
Thank you so much for sharing-I completely understand how shyness can make singing feel vulnerable. First of all, congratulations on taking your first serious steps into singing! That’s a huge accomplishment, and it takes courage to start.
Breathiness often comes from a mix of physical and emotional factors. It sounds like you're intentionally keeping your vocal folds slightly open as a protective mechanism. That’s okay for now, but as you build confidence, you can start working on closing the folds more fully to bring more presence to your voice.
Here are a few tips to ease into it:
*Start Small and Safe:* Practice in a space where you feel completely comfortable and free from judgment-this can help you focus on your voice without worrying about others hearing you.
*Humming Exercises:* Humming is a gentle way to encourage vocal fold closure. Try humming softly on a comfortable pitch, and then gradually add more sound as you feel ready.
*Breath Control:* Work on slow, steady breaths to support your voice and reduce excess airiness. Think of letting your voice ride on the air rather than letting too much air escape.
*Mindset Shift:* Remember, singing is about expressing yourself-it’s not about perfection. The more you focus on the joy of singing, the less critical you’ll feel about being heard.
You’re on the right track, and it’s okay to take your time. Singing is a journey, and every step forward, no matter how small, is progress. Keep going-you’ve got this!
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